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January 20, 2021

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Should You Apply in Round 3? Let’s Find Out!

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Our recent masterclass, Round 3 vs. Next Year: When Should You Apply? was so helpful for MBA applicants who are trying to decide how to time their application in a way that maximizes their chances for success. If you’re on the fence about applying and trying to determine what is best for you, make sure… 

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January 4, 2021

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MBA Round 3: Should I Apply Now or Wait for Next Year?

Should You Apply to B-School Round 3 or Next Year

MBA round 3: Should I give it a shot, or wait for next year? The answer, as is often the case in MBA admissions, is…it depends. You didn’t think we’d give you a clear cut yes or no answer, did you? FACT: The chances of gaining acceptance decrease as the rounds progress. This means that… 

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January 1, 2021

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MBA Application Timeline: How to Get Accepted in 2021

MBA application timeline 2021

It’s time for my annual harangue/plea/rant. If you are planning to apply Round 1 in the fall, but have not yet thought about why you want an MBA, taken the GMAT/GRE, researched schools, or evaluated your qualifications, please please please keep reading. And then get started! I would like to help you avoid the harried… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / MBA Admissions / when to apply to bschool

November 15, 2020

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No Work Experience. Want MBA. What Should You Do?

No work experience, want MBA. What should you do?

When I used to travel to applicant fairs to represent London Business School, I’d commonly be approached by candidates asking, “I want an MBA but don’t have any full-time work experience. Can I study at your school?” While the answer in that instance was “no”, the conversation never ended there. The discussion would then turn… 

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Article by Jamie Wright / MBA Admissions / Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, HBS 2+2, masters in data analytics, Masters in Finance, Masters in Management, mba work experience, MIT Sloan, Northwestern Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, UC Berkeley Haas, UVA Darden, Wharton, when to apply to bschool, Yale SOM

November 11, 2020

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MBA Admissions: Application Advice for Younger Applicants

MBA admissions application advice for younger applicants

Accepting the offer from the small niche-consulting firm after college over the offer from the big-name consulting company proved to be a smart decision. In spite of the lower starting salary, in less than two years you are managing projects and staff, bringing in new business, and contributing to company strategy. In addition, the experience,… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / when to apply to bschool

September 11, 2020

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What’s The Rush? Round 1 vs. Round 2 For MBA Applicants

What's the Rush? Round 1 vs Round 2 for MBA Applicants

Right now, most of my clients are scurrying about trying to complete their Round 1 applications. Many of them will be ready to submit for Round 1, but there are a handful of clients I’ve suggested wait until Round 2, and we’ve discussed whether or not there is a true advantage to Round 1 vs…. 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / MBA Admissions / when to apply to bschool

April 19, 2020

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Is 10 Days Per Business School Application Enough?

Is 10 days per b-school application enough?

There are a number of steps involved in the MBA application essay writing process: contemplating the questions, choosing the topics, and crafting a collection of short stories that tell a tale and appeal to an admissions committee. Each of these steps takes time. But HOW MUCH time do you actually need? A day? A week?… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / when to apply to bschool

April 7, 2020

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How Are Business Schools, Applicants, and Admitted Students Responding to COVID-19?

How are businesses, schools, applicants and admitted students responding to Covid-19?

Poets & Quants conducted a survey of more than 300 students currently admitted to top MBA programs this year. Nearly one-third of students surveyed say that they might defer their admissions for the 2020 year if classes do not start on campus in the fall.  These same students believe that there should be financial recompense… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / COVID-19 MBA, Duke Fuqua, when to apply to bschool

January 3, 2019

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Which Round Should I Apply to Business School?

Most business school adcom members will advise that submitting a great application in the second round is far better than submitting a mediocre application in the first round. But what happens when you didn’t manage to submit in either Round 1 or Round 2? Business school applicants in this category wonder: “When should I apply… 

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December 18, 2018

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Why Should I Apply to Graduate School Now?

Why should I apply to grad school now?

When is the best time to apply to graduate school? This is going to depend on a number of very individual factors – your goals, your experience, your qualifications, and others. Are you ready to take on the application process? Are you ready to go back to school? Can your work-life balance fit school into… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Graduate Admissions, when to apply to bschool, when to apply to med school

September 11, 2018

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The Most Important Asset in Grad School Applications: Time [Episode 276]

The Most Important Asset in Graduate Admissions: Time

The Most Important Asset in Grad School Applications: Time [Show Summary] This episode is devoted to how the precious and finite asset of time can help you get accepted when applying to graduate schools. Linda Abraham, Founder of Accepted, Discusses the Importance of Following a Graduate Application Timeline [Show Notes] The problem: Lack of time…. 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / podcast, when to apply to bschool

February 19, 2017

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MBA Application Timing

“Application Timing” is the first post in our series, Navigate the MBA Maze. Should You Apply Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3? Do not try to win the admissions game through timing. Quality—not timing—trumps all. Submit your application when it is at its best. When in doubt, listen to Linda’s rule: “Apply in the… 

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